For those in the disabled community who have limited lower mobility and are interested in driving an AMS Conversion minivan, the answer is hand controls. These systems are designed to allow a driver to manipulate the brake and gas pedals using a specially designed lever that typically gets mounted below the steering wheel.
The hand control systems that we install are designed to have the highest levels of user-friendliness, ease of operation, and safety. They also do not interfere with standard driving. No adjustment of the system is required to allow for standard drivers to be able to operate the vehicle.
The primary way in which hand control systems differ is in how the lever is operated to perform the various driving functions. Before you decide on a particular hand control system, make sure that it's operation fits your mobility needs by reading the comparison below.
Hand Control Types:
- Push/right angle style: Push the handle upward toward the instrument panel to brake and pull it downward at a right angle to accelerate. Persons with limited finger dexterity can operate this type of mechanical hand control.
- Push/pull style: Push forward on the handle to brake and pull it backwards to accelerate. Persons with limited finger dexterity can operate this type of mechanical hand control. In addition, a three-post hand interface can be installed to allow the user to maintain contact with the handle.
- Push/rock style: Push the handle forward to brake and rock it back to accelerate. Persons with no finger dexterity can operate this type of hand control.
- Push/rotate style: Push the handle forward to brake and twist it to accelerate. Full or limited finger function is required to operate this control.
Hand controls installed from $895.00.